Posts by Wendy McEwan
Kevin is living with an incurable disease
Kevin and Jo Packham share their story of mesothelioma Watch this great interview by SBS news. Kevin and Jo are a very special people taking a journey and along the way trying to help make people asbestos aware – thank you to the two of you – you are both super stars. : ) Click…
Read MoreNew committee members for 2024
On Saturday 3rd February 2024 we held our AGM for ACV/GARDS. It was well attended and we congratulate our three new committee members who were elected for a term of two years. President – Dorothy Roberts Treasurer – David Fairbairn Committee Member – Karen Healy Congratulations to all, we are sure the six committee members…
Read MoreSilicosis research and Engineered stone
Article by Monash Lens. Breathing new life into silicosis research. Featuring Jane Bourke, Paris Papagiania, Simon Royce and Claudio Sim. A year ago today, all of Australia’s work health and safety (WHS) government ministers met to discuss a ban of engineered stone to protect workers from silica dust and the deadly lung disease silicosis. The…
Read MoreDecember 2023 newsletter now available
It’s been a busy year for our team, read our December 2023 newsletter to see what we have been involved in and achieved the second part of the year.
Read MoreRead our July 2023 newsletter
It’s been a busy start to the year, and we are pleased to provide our July 2023 newsletter with some great articles on what has been happening. A big thank you to our team and the businesses who support us to make the newsletter possible.
Read MoreACV/GARDS December 2022 newsletter
After a big year here is our December 2022 newsletter with some great articles from the year. A big thank you to our team and the businesses who support us to make the newsletter possible.
Read MoreWatch and learn from Asbestos and Silica videos
Did you know we have lots of videos on our website featuring research, personal stories, education and more for our Tradies and Apprentices? You can find them under the Education Tab in the Asbestos and Silica videos for Apprentices and Tradies. We also have a collection of videos on Asbestos Disease for families and those…
Read MoreNew infographic to help identify your risk with crystalline silica work
If you or your workers are carrying out a crystalline silica process or processes, you must identify whether those processes meet the definition of ‘high risk crystalline silica work’. A new infographic created by WorkSafe helps to identify if your processes meet the requirements. Read more information and download the infographic >
Read MoreACV/GARDS July 2022 Newsletter
Take a look at our July 2022 Newsletter with some great articles and news on what we have been doing in recent months. A big thank you to our team and the businesses who support us to make the newsletter possible.
Read MoreAsbestos Disclosure in residential properties
If you are buying or selling a house, or are a Landlord or Tenant, there are some responsibilities around Asbestos Disclosure you need to be aware of to help keep everyone safe. Watch these two new videos to learn more: Disclosure of asbestos in residential property: Information for renters and landlords Disclosure of asbestos…
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